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As millions in opioid settlement funds come into the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, officials are seeking input on how to spend them. In the first of several meetings Tuesday, community leaders made it clear that change needs to happen fast.
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Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque are seeking public input on how to spend opioid settlement funds in a series of meetings that kick off Tuesday night.
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At a community meeting Monday night, Bernalillo County employees said they are worried about several changes outlined in a proposed ordinance the County Commission will vote on next week.
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The 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s primary race in Bernalillo County is now the battleground for the top two funded candidates in the entire state – incumbent Sam Bregman and his challenger, former U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez – both Democrats.
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A board that advises Bernalillo County programs on addiction treatment and harm reduction is looking for four new members. The 15-seat board includes medical providers and addiction specialists.
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Bernalillo County has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that will go in part toward helping support New Mexicans with disabilities and other specialized needs in emergency situations.
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On Christmas Day, young people in the state’s largest youth detention center protested conditions for five hours, and three were later treated for injuries.Now, formerly incarcerated young people and families of kids who are currently detained are giving the county a list of demands for changes.
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Racing against the clock, the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board approved a controversial environmental justice regulation to tighten the management of air pollution permits Monday.
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On Monday, the Albuquerque City Council doubled down on its wishes to abolish a powerful air quality regulatory board, overriding a mayoral veto, while at the same time, stripping its powers away until February.
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Albuquerque’s city council has approved bills that would prevent the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board from hearing a rule on environmental health and equity impacts — and completely replace its current members.